ETC Corporate
MAY 9, 2023
European tourism demand entered 2023 on a strong footing despite ongoing challenges, with international tourist arrivals 18% below 2019 levels. This is according to the latest edition of the ‘European Tourism Trends & Prospects’ quarterly report from the European Travel Commission (ETC), which monitors Europe’s tourism recovery, macroeconomic developments and other major factors having an impact.
Smart Meetings
MAY 9, 2023
Display Changes Will Not Apply to Group Rates What you see on your Bonvoy app is what you will get—including resort, destination and other fees—at the registration desk after May 15 if a promised shift in how prices are displayed goes through as required in a November, 2021 settlement with the State of Pennsylvania. The full room price will be displayed on all the company’s U.S. channels, including Marriott.com, the mobile app and voice reservations.
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Endless Events
MAY 9, 2023
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is more than a passing fad. Thanks to the increasing popularity of tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney, more organizations are saving time and money through the wonder that is AI. It’s no wonder why 87.8% of leading businesses are ramping up their investments in AI and data analytics this year. If you’re new to AI for events, we’ve got you covered.
Traveler's Q
MAY 8, 2023
Creating the perfect event is never an easy task. One of the most important elements of any successful event is the decor: it sets the atmosphere and goes a long way in making your event stand out from the rest. Luckily there are endless creative event decor ideas that will help transform your next event into something extraordinary. In this article, we’ll explore some unique and inspiring decoration ideas that will make any event something unexpected and memorable.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Convene by PCMA
MAY 8, 2023
The city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, invested in Guthrie Green, an urban community park, to create a public gathering space with programming that includes music concerts and food truck days. (Courtesy of Visit Tulsa) Today, more than half of the world’s population lives in a city — a stat that will only trend upward with time, said Chris Fair, CEO of Resonance Consultancy, a global placemaking, branding, and marketing firm for destinations that organizes several in-person and digital WRLDCTY Summits on
Smart Meetings
MAY 8, 2023
What the impact of a younger generation means for the future of the meeting industry No two generations are the same. When it comes to interest in technology and the rapidly changing landscape of digital interaction, one size does not fit all. Smart Meeting spoke with Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of strategy at the event management company Freeman, to pinpoint how data can be used to enhance the event experience for all ages.
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Traveler's Q
MAY 8, 2023
Event design can make or break an event, and its importance cannot be overstated. It encompasses everything from the layout and décor to lighting, sound, and overall atmosphere. Effective event design enhances the overall experience for attendees and can even increase engagement, encourage more social interaction, and ultimately elevate the brand experience.
MeetingsNet
MAY 12, 2023
Especially for autumn events in the Southeast and winter events in the Midwest, planners should understand the current market for cancellation coverage. Here, one underwriter provides insight. With the full-on return of in-person events in 2023 a most welcome development—especially for associations who rely heavily on revenues from their annual meetings—one issue has gotten trickier for meeting hosts: event-cancellation insurance.
Smart Meetings
MAY 12, 2023
5 icebreakers for introverted and extroverted guests from a game developer Finding personal connections within an event space can be difficult with jammed packed schedules fighting for your time. Now, more than ever, attendees are seeking genuine, thoughtful experiences that leave their cup full and their interest piqued. To further explore how meeting profs can find ways to deepen connection and grow empathy at events, Smart Meetings spoke with Michael Tennant, empathy expert, CEO and Founder o
Hotel Engine
MAY 11, 2023
Whether you’re looking to learn more about sustainability in design or explore new construction technologies, this is our ultimate guide to the top 10 (and more!) design, building and construction conferences and trade shows in North America. The post Top Design, Building, and Construction Conferences and Trade Shows in North America appeared first on Hotel Engine.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Convene by PCMA
MAY 12, 2023
Picturesque Chattanooga Offers Countless Opportunities for Meeting Attendees Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, picturesque Chattanooga is the perfect place for your next meeting, offering endless opportunities to enjoy outdoor adventures, a thriving arts and cultural scene and an abundance of terrific restaurants. Scenic City, as Chattanooga is called, has top-notch event facilities and world-class hospitality.
Travel Daily Media
MAY 9, 2023
The post Seafood, shanties and sustainability at Whitby’s Fish & Ships Festival 20 & 21 May 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Centuries-old traditions and cutting-edge conservation will come to a North Yorkshire quayside next month as a popular festival celebrating seafood, shanties and sustainability returns. The Whitby Fish & Ships Festival takes place on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May 2023 and the two-day event will shine a light on the array of indust
Smart Meetings
MAY 12, 2023
How the fine dining brand never lost momentum In 1998, Jack Nicholson won the Oscar for best actor in “As Good as It Gets.” During that same year, the first national chef-led catering company launched with a mission to carry out that title as a company motto. The foundation for providing top-shelf catering was laid by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, who believed that catering services shouldn’t be mired in mass-produced batches of food in hot boxes and served in chafing dishes.
Tourism eSchool
MAY 9, 2023
Home How to Brief a Photographer for Tourism Businesses & Destinations By Lachlan Swan Published on May 10, 2023 Your place is amazing! It’s beautiful, unique and you could spend all day telling people about how incredible the experience is that awaits their arrival. But words can be pretty black and white, and now more than ever you need to show your ideal customers just how awesome you are visually.
Convene by PCMA
MAY 12, 2023
A great meeting isn’t only about the business that gets done, but the relationship-building that creates bonds. When you host your event in The Palm Beaches, you can have both. The state-of-the-art Convention Center and vibrant and walkable West Palm Beach Convention, Arts and Entertainment District are a winning combination. The Palm Beach County Convention Center offers 350,000 square feet of meeting space, 100,000 square feet for exhibits, a 22,000 square feet ballroom and 19 breakout rooms.
Travel Daily Media
MAY 8, 2023
The post Arabian Travel Market 2023 sees 29% year-on-year growth in attendees appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. More than 40,000 people – including 30,000 visitors – attended the 30 th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) , which concluded last week in Dubai, UAE. This not only represents a year-on-year increase of 29% in attendees compared to 2022, it also represents a 5% increase over 2019, establishing a new record for the show, demonstrating that the Middle East’s tra
Smart Meetings
MAY 12, 2023
Adam Heffron Heffron is general manager at Conrad Washington, DC. Heffron comes from the other side of the United States at Conrad Los Angeles, where he worked as general manager. Before this, Heffron held leadership roles with Hilton Hotels, including general manager for Waldorf Astoria Park City in Utah and hotel manager for Conrad New York Downtown.
MPI
MAY 12, 2023
Building accessibility into your event strategy. Tips from and accessibility influencer on insuring accessibility at your event.
Convene by PCMA
MAY 11, 2023
Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the quaint town of Gatlinburg is filled with everything a meeting planner needs to design a successful event: a state-of-the-art convention center, 16,000-plus sleeping rooms comprising full-service and limited-service hotels, cabins, and condominiums, and hundreds of options for attendees suiting every interest.
Travel Daily Media
MAY 11, 2023
The post AI and tech: Number one focus for travel in 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Tourism leaders attending the MarketHub Americas by Hotelbeds have reported that Artificial Intelligence and technology will be their top strategic priority for 2023. A poll among the event’s almost 500 attendees found that 32% plan to embrace AI and tech above anything else this year.
Skift Meetings
MAY 11, 2023
Skift Take: Washington, DC is cementing its position as a leading meeting destination with its state-of-the-art convention center, some of the country's most unique venues, a thoughtfully redeveloped waterfront, and one of the best sustainability and DEI records around. Learn how the city — and Destination DC — can help elevate your next event.
Special Events
MAY 11, 2023
The annual event, in partnership with Catersource + The Special Event, broke their donation record
Convene by PCMA
MAY 9, 2023
Setting flexible goals, author Annie Duke says, helps you “to be more rational about when it’s the right time to walk away.” According to her website, author and former professional poker player Annie Duke loves to dive deep into how to make decisions in uncertain times. Her latest obsession is on the topic of quitting. Her recently published book, Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away , is part of her mission to rehabilitate that term.
DCI
MAY 10, 2023
As the U.S. Travel Association celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week , it’s prudent to take a look at how the tourism advocacy efforts of destination organizations are actually creating change for communities. In a slow but steady push across the industry, destination organizations have woken up to the realization that attracting travelers to land heads in bed isn’t cutting it.
Travel Daily Media
MAY 9, 2023
The post Connect with Marriott Bonvoy across Asia Pacific appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands and award-winning loyalty program, is inviting corporate travelers to reconnect with each other, create special moments and build memories through its latest campaign, “Spark This Moment”.
MPI
MAY 12, 2023
Ruud Janssen provides some insight on the Event Design Collective’s plans at IMEX Frankfurt—and beyond.
Convene by PCMA
MAY 8, 2023
Adding captions to videos and using hashtags with capital letters on each word are two ways event marketers can make their social media accessible to everyone. When Abbie Vance, PCMA EMEA’s new community and events manager, started working on the social-media toolkit for Convening EMEA , Sept. 20-22, in Copenhagen, she asked the team to be sure to capitalize the first letter of each word in the hashtags associated with the event (#ConveningEMEA vs.
Hotel Engine
MAY 10, 2023
The post Hotel Engine Introduces New Chief Revenue Officer appeared first on Hotel Engine.
Travel Daily Media
MAY 8, 2023
The post Vitur and Sustonica team up to showcase sustainable living in the vacation rental industry appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Vitur Summit, the flagship European short-term rental event to be held in Malaga from Wednesday to Friday (May 10th to May 12th), has set up the first showcase of a sustainable vacation rental at the heart of the convention center.
Conferences that Work
MAY 8, 2023
The philosopher Søren Kierkegaard once said that life can only be understood by looking backward, but it must be lived looking forward. The musings of Kierkegaard, by @tomgauld , New Scientist November 19, 2022 I agree! Understanding by looking backward In my 7th decade, I think I better understand some of the mysteries of my youth. Feelings Paradoxically, one of the things I now understand better is the importance and influence of my feelings.
Convene by PCMA
MAY 8, 2023
Unexpected increases in expenses can result in tension between event organizers and their suppliers. Catering and convention services managers, AV/production project managers/producers, general service contractors, and housing and registration service providers — these are the professionals who keep events humming. But during the pandemic, many account and project managers were laid off and took their skills to a different industry, changed careers, or retired, resulting in a significant talent
National Association For Catering ane Events
MAY 10, 2023
To ensure everyone sings your praises at the end of your contract, you must understand what it takes to produce a successful luxury event. Clients that spend hundreds of thousands (and sometimes millions) on events need your full care and attention. Here’s how you can set realistic expectations with high-end clients.
Travel Daily Media
MAY 10, 2023
The post “Travel is at a crossroads: It can either become more sustainable via innovation – or be forced to take action via crises and regulation” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Ahead of Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, Phocuswright urges travel companies to take action on climate change via innovation. Phocuswright, the travel industry research authority, has released its new Green Innovation report, ahead of the upcoming Phocuswright Europe Conference, which takes p
Special Events
MAY 8, 2023
Thoughts on saving food, saving money, and saving the planet
Connect Worldwide
MAY 9, 2023
Scottsdale – May 9th, 2023 – CWW, a leading travel representation company, is excited to announce the appointment of its New York office, aimed at… The post CWW develops North America outbound travel to Wharf Hotels based in Hong Kong appeared first on CWW.
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